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“Today's announcement appears to be good news for our efforts to keep the Navy's jets at Oceana. It throws a well-deserved wrench into the controversial, unwise and unusual BRAC order. However, I would urge caution before anyone suggests that the encroachment problems in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake are of no concern to the Navy. We must not be distracted from addressing the issues that have caused this discussion in the first place. We must aim to make sure that Oceana remains the best location for the Master Jet Base on the East Coast.”
George Allen
“The Governorship of Virginia is a venerated and vital position -- one worthy only of honorable men and women, ... All Virginians should consider this window on the candidate's character when they vote.”
“Recognize the mindset of this country and our leaders in this country that we got hit on 9/11, 2001, and we didn't want to sit back, ... We needed to make sure we're proactive in trying to thwart and protect, thwart terrorist attacks and protect Americans.”
“These are all capable, intelligent individuals and their stances take into the best interests of their particular states. We're not making any effort to show any differences with the White House, but they certainly have a right to do so.”
“We don't mind taking the money and using it simply for computers and technology initiatives that we as Virginias have determined, but I don't want them doing anything to harm our standards.”
“It's that mutation that causes an enhanced aggressiveness of the virus. … It's a nastier and meaner virus than the abortion strain, has a higher mortality rate (and) spreads more rapidly.”
“This is fraudulent and criminal activity that must be prosecuted and must be stopped to protect innocent people.”